Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering in East Wellow
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella in East Wellow and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Sharing tapas starters
- Birthday drinks
- Engagement drinks
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Tapas catering for your event in East Wellow
For standing receptions, canapés work best; for seated meals, table tapas. Lots of events do both. Whether it’s canapés with welcome drinks and cocktail parties, we can cook Manchego with membrillo, padrón peppers and patatas bravas.
In a rural spot like East Wellow, tapas can be served in a garden, barn or marquee. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in East Wellow? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Who books tapas catering in East Wellow?
They’re easy to eat with a drink in hand.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In East Wellow, people book us for events such as:
- Evening grazing
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Tapas starters
- Office parties and launches
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (2.8 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking is not allowed.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
The menu, dish by dish
Patatas bravas
Always popular and typically vegetarian.
Croquetas
Always among the first to go.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Parking near the venue
- Room for a tapas table
- Room on tables for sharing dishes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chorizo in red wine
- Manchego & membrillo
- Padrón peppers
- Albóndigas
- Patatas bravas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Croquetas
- Tortilla española
- Olives & bread
- Serrano ham
Receptions and parties in East Wellow
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Events in East Wellow are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. East Wellow is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Canapé tapas suit the drinks after a ceremony at a church like Church of St Margaret. Guests travelling by rail: Romsey station is about 3.6 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of East Wellow, ideal for an outdoor reception.
For tapas catering in SO51, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Extra (2.9 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Local schools include Embley (1.6 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in East Wellow until about 9:25pm, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- Canapés go round or tapas go to the tables.
- We clear our equipment afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Paella compared with other options
Crisps and nibbles fill a gap. Tapas make a proper course. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in East Wellow
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover East Wellow and the whole of Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
Questions from East Wellow
Do you come out to small places like East Wellow?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cook tapas on site?
Hot tapas are finished on site so they’re served at their best.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff